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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Worcester restaurant closes temporarily because of vendor's positive test
+Noon: '[W]ear these things religiously for 30 days, we could kill the virus,'' Gov. Charlie Baker says
-Worcester restaurants say early closing time, curfew will hurt business - and may not help curb COVID-19
-UMass Memorial again restricting visitors, not allowing any for most COVID patients
-UMass Memorial giving $500 pandemic bonuses
-Worcester medical director Dr. Michael Hirsh says to 'downsize expectations' for family gatherings over the holidays
-Massachusetts reports 923 new cases, 12 additional deaths
-ICYMI: Several landlords, many with properties in Worcester area, agree to pause evictions
-ICYMI: Worcester begins process of moving 'Stop the Spread’ testing indoors, next clinic will be Thursday
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Family buys RV, travels country amid pandemic
-Shopping: Here’s how stores are changing Black Friday for the pandemic
Election Day 2020 (Latest Election News)
+6:30: The hardest working man in Worcester on Election Day
+6:30: Early voters fuel highest election turnout in Worcester in 44 years
+6:30: Red tide recedes a bit in Worcester County
+Noon: Joe Biden won these two Central Mass. towns by just one vote
+Noon: Why is it taking so long to count votes in the remaining states?
+Noon: How to talk politics with angry loved ones who disagree with you
-Presidential race too close to call
-Democrats losing paths to Senate control as GOP hangs on
-Mass. voters embrace auto repair question, reject voting reform
-Congressman Jim McGovern elected to 13th term
-Worcester courthouse announces early closure but city’s police chief says no violence expected
-Radio Worcester (13:57): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Election Day and new state Covid restrictions
-Election Night parties, another casualty of COVID
-ICYMI: Clark University experts to hold public Zoom forum today to discuss results
In The News
-Latest weather: Amazing stretch of November weather ahead
+6:30: Starting tonight! Plantation St. bridge in Worcester will be one-way for 12 weeks
+6:30: Weekslong investigation yields drugs, firearms, arrest of 10 from Worcester area
+6:30: Man deported from U.S. 4 times is arrested In Worcester
+Noon: Second of 2 "I am Worcester" photo shoots noon-2 p.m. today behind City Hall in Worcester
+Noon: City of Worcester seeks public comment on Green Worcester Strategic Plan
+Noon: Dunkin’ giving away free coffee on Wednesdays in November
-Do you know this man? Worcester police seek to ID suspect in carjacking, armed robbery
-After 2 seasons, Hulu cancels show filmed in and around Worcester
-Worcester woman arraigned on fraud charges
-Man arrested at house party in Clinton with firearm
-Miami group buys Worcester plaza with Price Chopper for $4 million
-Worcester is asked to fly Nipmuc Nation flag outside City Hall permanently
-Science LIVE brings virtual labs to area middle school students
-ICYMI: T&G's lawsuit against Worcester for police disciplinary records goes to court
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury group asking for gifts for seniors
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Acclaimed young Russian pianist featured in Music Worcester concert
-CMS touts lower premiums and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans this year
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 15-year-old from Florida saves neighbor, his dog from house fire
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, trooper stops driver with snowmobile on top of car
-Latest obituaries | | Yesterday's highlights | | Today's horoscope
In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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